Basketball Recap: Palisades Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Jan 25, 2025, 5:36pm

Basketball Recap: Palisades Pumas vs. Ardrey Kell Knights

Palisades suffered their biggest defeat since December 7, 2024 on Friday. They came up short against the Ardrey Kell Knights, falling 54-33. The Pumas haven't had much luck with the Knights recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.

Jade Marshall

Steals

01/17/25 @ Ardrey Kell4
01/09/25 vs Ballantyne Ridge3
01/07/25 vs Olympic7
01/03/25 vs South Mecklenburg2
12/28/24 vs Highland Tech3

When it comes to explaining why Palisades lost, don't look at Jade Marshall. Despite the final result, she went 5 for 10 en route to 10 points in addition to eight boards and four steals. Marshall is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Tynilla Simpkins, who posted six points along with seven rebounds and three steals.

Even though they lost, Palisades smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups.

Leading Ardrey Kell to victory were Layla Mapp and Karly Glahn. Mapp went 6 of 10 on her way to 15 points in addition to eight boards and five steals, while Glahn had 11 points along with eight steals and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Imani Shelton, who went 6 for 12 en route to 12 points and six boards.

Palisades' loss dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Ardrey Kell, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-7 record this season.

Palisades didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 50-38 win against Berry on the 24th. Ardrey Kell has also already played their next matchup, a 65-55 victory against Lancaster on the 18th.

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